A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6448786 Details
Epoch: 300 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 44268394 epoch_slot_no: 31594 block_no: 6448609 slot_leader_id: 4583545 size: 21136 time: 2021-11-02 06:31:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92b12e37d567127f4b876f745c2ba8c20a1a770e084e536d9c00d801ec11a0f2Block Operator
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